get to know the Bible better! Why should you die before your time? I have found one [b]man among a thousand [who pleases God], but I have not found [such] a woman among all these [a thousand in my harem]. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). Why should you die before your time? 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 16Do not be excessively righteous [like those given to self-conceit], and do not be overly wise (pretentious)--why should you bring yourself to ruin? [b] 28 Or person. 16Do not be excessively righteous [like those given to self-conceit], and do not be overly wise (pretentious)--why should you bring yourself to ruin? 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 12For wisdom is a protection even as money is a protection, But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 18It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 29Behold, I have found only this [as a reason]: God made man upright and uncorrupted, but they [both men and women] have sought out many devices [for evil].[a] 15 Lit prolongs. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? Why should you die before your time? Why should you die before your time? [b] 28 Or person. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. [b] 28 Or person. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. [b] 28 Or person. [b] 28 Or person. Why should you die before your time? https://www.bible.com/bible/8/ECC.7.9.AMPC, Wisdom Of The Teacher For College Students, Ch. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 14In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. 29Behold, I have found only this [as a reason]: God made man upright and uncorrupted, but they [both men and women] have sought out many devices [for evil].. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 3Sorrow is better than laughter, For when a face is sad (deep in thought) the heart may be happy [because it is growing in wisdom]. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? I have found one [b]man among a thousand [who pleases God], but I have not found [such] a woman among all these [a thousand in my harem]. For when a face is sad (deep in thought) the heart may be happy [because it is growing in wisdom]. 26And I discovered that [of all irrational sins none has been so destructive in beguiling one away from God as immoral women for] more bitter than death is the woman whose heart is [composed of] snares and nets, and whose hands are chains. 1 a good name is better than precious perfume, and the day of death better than the day of one's birth. 29Behold, I have found only this [as a reason]: God made man upright and uncorrupted, but they [both men and women] have sought out many devices [for evil].[a] 15 Lit prolongs. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 15I have seen everything during my [fleeting] days of futility; there is a righteous man who perishes in [spite of] his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who [a]lives a long life in [spite of] his wickedness. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 12For wisdom is a protection even as money is a protection, But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors. Why should you die before your time? Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? It is good that you should take hold of this and from that withdraw not your hand; for he who [reverently] fears. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. AMPC: Amplified Bible, Classic Edition Bible App Bible App for Kids Ecclesiastes 7:9 Compare Different Versions of this Verse Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ecclesiastes 7:9 This Seems Impossible 3:15. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. And I found that [of all sinful follies none has been so ruinous in seducing one away from God as idolatrous women] more bitter than death is the woman whose heart is snares and nets and whose hands are bands. 18It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them. 5: oritur sol et occidit et ad locum suum revertitur ibique renascens. 1. 12For wisdom is a protection even as money is a protection, But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors. 16Do not be excessively righteous [like those given to self-conceit], and do not be overly wise (pretentious)--why should you bring yourself to ruin? 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. A GOOD name is better than precious perfume, and the day of death better than the day of one's birth. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 18It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 14In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 25I turned around and directed my heart to know, to investigate and to seek [skillful and godly] wisdom and the reason for things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness [leading to stupidity and recklessness]. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 18It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them. 2 It is better to go to the house of mourning Than to go to the house of feasting, For that [day of death] is the end of every man, Why should you die before your time? For like the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. 3:23. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). Ecclesiastes Chapter 7 Bible Options | + Text Size 1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. I have found one [b]man among a thousand [who pleases God], but I have not found [such] a woman among all these [a thousand in my harem]. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. 16Be not [morbidly exacting and externally] righteous overmuch, neither strive to make yourself [pretentiously appear] overwisewhy should you [get puffed up and] destroy yourself [with presumptuous self-sufficiency]? 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 4The heart of the wise [learns when it] is in the house of mourning, But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. [b] 28 Or person. I have found one [b]man among a thousand [who pleases God], but I have not found [such] a woman among all these [a thousand in my harem]. 12For wisdom is a protection even as money is a protection, But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors. 15I have seen everything during my [fleeting] days of futility; there is a righteous man who perishes in [spite of] his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who [a]lives a long life in [spite of] his wickedness. 14In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. ], Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 25I turned around and directed my heart to know, to investigate and to seek [skillful and godly] wisdom and the reason for things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness [leading to stupidity and recklessness]. (7-10) Advantages of wisdom. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 15I have seen everything during my [fleeting] days of futility; there is a righteous man who perishes in [spite of] his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who [a]lives a long life in [spite of] his wickedness. 26And I discovered that [of all irrational sins none has been so destructive in beguiling one away from God as immoral women for] more bitter than death is the woman whose heart is [composed of] snares and nets, and whose hands are chains. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 14In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. Why should you die before your time? 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 16Do not be excessively righteous [like those given to self-conceit], and do not be overly wise (pretentious)--why should you bring yourself to ruin? 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. I have found one [b]man among a thousand [who pleases God], but I have not found [such] a woman among all these [a thousand in my harem]. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 14In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. 25I turned around and directed my heart to know, to investigate and to seek [skillful and godly] wisdom and the reason for things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness [leading to stupidity and recklessness]. 18It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 26And I discovered that [of all irrational sins none has been so destructive in beguiling one away from God as immoral women for] more bitter than death is the woman whose heart is [composed of] snares and nets, and whose hands are chains. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 15I have seen everything during my [fleeting] days of futility; there is a righteous man who perishes in [spite of] his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who [a]lives a long life in [spite of] his wickedness. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 15I have seen everything during my [fleeting] days of futility; there is a righteous man who perishes in [spite of] his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who [a]lives a long life in [spite of] his wickedness. I have found one [b]man among a thousand [who pleases God], but I have not found [such] a woman among all these [a thousand in my harem]. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 18It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 15I have seen everything during my [fleeting] days of futility; there is a righteous man who perishes in [spite of] his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who [a]lives a long life in [spite of] his wickedness. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. [b] 28 Or person. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time? 14In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. 18It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? 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